Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Simply blended. Fleshy beets, robust walnuts, garlic (powdered) = goodness. I had mine with Brown rice Vermicelli. Combo'd nutrition has become a big thing, a very big thing. We combo the veg with the fruit and the fillings with the crusts and the dinners with the desserts, and we throw it all into a blender and call it (un)cooked. I am not bemoaning this, I like this. Well, actually I am bemoaning it a little, but promoting it too. Solid meals, to me, mean time spent creating and time spent savouring. People don't savour as much when drinking their meals....
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Being veg on a wednesday requires a super charged sandwich to help with the mid-week rush. This guy is it. Two slices of toasted bread, some vegan mayo, some ummy nummy sauteed kale....Yum. Here is the recipe: PRETZEL CRUNCH KALE SANDWICH - Two slices of bread (duh) - 2 juicy and thick slices of tomato - Kale, sauteed until crisp around the edges, sliced into thin and managable ribbons - 2 teaspoons vegan mayo, spread thinly - 2-3 teaspoons hummus, spread thinly - a few cracks of fresh pepper - a pinch of salt - And top that with 2-3...
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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

I love me some good pasta. And I love me some HEALTHY pasta. This dish is special for a number of reasons. 1) My madre is completing a 21 day vegan challenge this month, and this was dinner for day 1 of the challenge. (She really like it :)) 2) It is super easy, and has a secret ingredient that would make Popeye proud. 3) This is made with our new favorite gluten free pasta! We have searched far and wide for a brand that is super yummy and as close as possible to the texture of wheat. This is...
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Monday, December 15, 2014

I love finding a soup that is QUICK to make, and can made ahead. This soup is awesome for this. I love this soup because it is heartier than your regular bowl, but not yet full on stew. This is light enough to have for lunch the next day, yet still feels like a full and complete meal. I ate it with a nice side salad and heavy dose of nutritional yeast for "garnish" (read, I'm addicted and added way to much to be considered a garnish). So on the the recipes shall we? WINTER WONDERS TOMATO CABBAGE SOUP -3...
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Wednesday, December 03, 2014

I ate this for lunch yesterday, and man, was I impressed. It is soooo good. Raw pastas are usually made from spiralized zucchini, but that can become a soggy mess rather quickly, especially when adding a rich helping of Marinara to it. So my soluction: Use carrots! I honestly DID NOT MISS THE PASTA ONE BIT. And I have always missed it when eating zucchini noodles. There are some key differences between carrots and zucchinis: - Carrots are not super watery, they hold their own in a bowl and do not add liquid. - Carrots are soft when peeled into...
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Monday, December 01, 2014

I love curry, and I have the real stuff often. BUT this low fat, blend'r up version is supper yummy to make ahead and have for a week day meal. It tastes great poured over any starch. The curry sauce is adapted from Fully Raw Kristina's recipe, which you can find here. The original curry sauce calls for: - 3-4 small navel oranges ( I used 3) - 1-2 cups of orange/red cherry tomatoes ( I used 1 large tomato) - 2 Tbps to half a cup sesame seeds (I used 1/4 cup) - Fresh herbs of basil, sage, and...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

This is a great single serving dish that requires only a few ingredients but is chock full of green goodies like kale and Napa cabbage. I love that this recipe contains a complete protein source (hemp seeds) and the super food known as Miso Paste. Such a superhero meal for the days you need to feel that extra punch of power. SIMPLE VEGAN STIR FRY -3 cups shredded Napa Cabbage - 1 1/2 cups chopped kale - 1/2 of a mini eggplant - 1 garlic clove - 1 tbsp sesame oil - 5 tablespoons hemp seeds (reserve until cooked) -...
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

CHILLI! My most favoritest Fall food ever. CHILLI! The best ever dressing for a plate of fries. CHILLI! In a cup in a bowl, on a plate with a spoon, or a spork. CHIIIILLLLLI. So, you've all had the aforementioned meal before I'm sure. But have you ever had it packed with vegan powerhouse foods, in a tomato sauce worthy of bathing in, topped with a super secret special family ingredient? Then sadly, you have yet to have the true Chilli experience. I can fix that though, so no stress. Aren't my mini zucchini's cute? :) This recipe makes a...
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